Dan Vos Construction Superintendent Named ABC Craft Professional of the Year

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors has named Scott Walters of Belding, Michigan, superintendent at Dan Vos Construction Co., its 2016 Craft Professional of the Year. “Scott demonstrates an uncompromising commitment to safety, the professional development of his colleagues, the highest quality of construction and the satisfaction of his clients,” said 2016 ABC National Chair David Chapin, president of Willmar Electric Service, Lincoln, Nebraska. “Scott is a tremendous ambassador for the construction industry through his dedication to his job and his community, and ABC is thrilled to honor him.” “I really respect the fact that Scott is watching out … Read more

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Korte Company Named General Contracting Firm of the Year

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During the 19th Annual Spotlight Awards, The Korte Company was named General Contracting Firm of the Year by the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks Southern Nevada Chapter. The Spotlight Awards honors distinguished companies in the local development community who positively impact the industry and increase awareness through their outstanding achievements. In addition to being named General Contractor of the Year, The Korte Company was recognized for their work on the Discovery Children’s Museum, located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The 54,000-square-foot tenant improvement project was the recipient of an Honors Award. The firm’s project expertise includes building for … Read more

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Submissions Sought for National Design-Build Project/Team Awards

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DBIA’s 2016 Design-Build Project/Team Awards competition will again recognize exemplary application of Design-Build Done Right that, at a minimum, resulted in highly successful Design-Build projects that achieved best value while meeting design and construction quality, cost and schedule goals. The DBIA is seeking nominations for the awards. Deadline for submission is Friday, May 27. Submission categories include: Aviation Civic/Assembly Commercial Buildings Educational Facilities Federal, State, County, Municipal Healthcare Facilities Industrial, Process and/or Research Facilities Office Buildings Rehabilitation, Renovation and/or Restoration Transportation (other than Aviation) Water/Wastewater Application and Submission Information Submissions are rigorously judged by a panel of industry experts who … Read more

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David Allen Company Named Contractor of the Year by ABC

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Associated Builders and Contractors recently named David Allen Company of Raleigh, North Carolina, its 2015 Contractor of the Year. Art Odom, president of the company, accepted ABC’s highest honor at the 26th annual Excellence in Construction Awards gala on March 2 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1920, David Allen Company is a marble, granite, terrazzo, tile and underlayment contractors with nearly 500 employees and craft professionals at its offices in Birmingham, Alabama; Columbia, South Carolina; Miami, Florida and Washington, D.C. In 2015, the company achieved ABC’s Safety Training Evaluation Process Platinum status and boasts an … Read more

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Revised Scaffolding Assessment Now Available

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NCCER recently revised its Scaffolding written assessment and Performance Verification. Journey-level scaffold builders who successfully complete both the written assessment and Performance Verification can become Certified Plus, NCCER’s highest credential. Training prescriptions are provided to all individuals who take the written assessment. These prescriptions allow for upgrade training and provide scaffold builders the opportunity to acquire valuable skills while earning credentials for their training completions.

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